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Mandibular condylar fractures account for a significant proportion of maxillofacial injuries and present complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their anatomical and functional importance. Traditional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) ensures anatomical restoration but is associated with facial nerve injury, scarring, and morbidity, whereas closed reduction may result in suboptimal alignment and dysfunction. Endoscopic-assisted repair has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative that combines improved visualization with reduced soft tissue trauma, offering excellent functional and esthetic outcomes. Advances such as rigid angled endoscopes, CAD/CAM-designed patient-specific plates, and navigation-assisted surgery have enhanced accuracy and fixation stability, particularly in complex fractures. Clinical evidence indicates lower complication rates, rapid restoration of temporomandibular joint function, and superior patient satisfaction. Despite limitations in comminuted or severely displaced fractures, ongoing technological innovations and improved surgeon training are positioning endoscopic-assisted repair as a preferred modality for condylar fracture management.